Apple Unveils M5 MacBook Pro Lineup

Apple unveiled its latest MacBook Pro lineup this month, featuring the new M5 series chips in 14-inch and 16-inch models, delivering significant performance enhancements for professionals and creators while maintaining the device's signature build quality and battery efficiency.

The refresh introduces the M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max processors, with the base 14-inch model equipped with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB of unified memory, and 512GB of storage, starting at $1,599. Higher configurations include the M5 Pro in the 14-inch and 16-inch versions, boasting an 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24GB of RAM, and 1TB storage for $2,699. The top-tier M5 Max, available in both sizes, features an 18-core CPU, up to a 40-core GPU, 36GB of RAM, and 2TB storage, priced from $3,899. All models now support WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6, and storage speeds twice as fast as the previous generation, with starting capacities doubled to 512GB or 1TB. The 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display on the larger model offers 120Hz ProMotion refresh rates and up to 1,000 nits of brightness, paired with a 12-megapixel webcam and ports including three Thunderbolt 5 USB-C slots, HDMI 2.1, and an SDXC card reader.